11/15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Dodgers | Close to signing Matt Treanor: The Los Angeles Dodgers are making progress on a one-year deal in the $1 million range for free-agent C Matt Treanor (Rangers)....[+]

News -- May 2011

5/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Royals | Matt Treanor ejected: Kansas City Royals C Matt Treanor was ejected Sunday, May 22, against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning for arguing...[+] despite being in his crouch and not facing the home plate umpire. 'Nobody in the park knew (what they were talking about). Nobody,' manager Ned Yost said. 'And to eject a guy under those circumstances isn't right.'

5/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Royals | Matt Treanor back in lineupKansas City Royals C Matt Treanor is returning to the lineup Wednesday, May 4....[+]Kansas City Royals C Matt Treanor is returning to the lineup Wednesday, May 4.

4/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Royals | Matt Treanor cracks walk-off HR in 13th inning: Kansas City Royals C Matt Treanor went 1-for-2 with a walk and game-winning three-run home run in the 13th inning Sunday, April...[+] 3, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

3/8MLBTradeRumors: March Trading: March trading typically involves out of options players, former top prospects, and spare parts, but these players can have a major...

News -- February 2011

2/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor to be C.J. Wilson's catcher: Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said Sunday, Feb. 27, that C Matt Treanor will be the personal catcher for SP C.J. Wilson,...[+] reports T.R. Sullivan. Washington used the combination down the stretch and into the playoffs last season. 'I'm not going to mess with success,' Washington said. This news might mean Treanor will be the team's Opening Day catcher, as Wilson has already been tabbed for the starting assignment. However, Washington indicated that he is 'not ready to announce [his] Opening Day lineup in February.'

1/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Michael Young will still see at-bats: Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington is stressing that the team's recent acquisition of C Mike Napoli will not keep DH Michael...[+] Young off the field, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. 'He's a key producer on this team,' said Washington. 'Michael is going to play and be a big part of what we're doing. We need him in the lineup and he'll be there. This doesn't change that.' He said that when Napoli serves as the designated hitter, Young will likely be on the field. C Matt Treanor is slated to be the backup catcher to C Yorvit Torrealba, but Washington said Napoli could also see some time behind the dish.

1/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Yorvit Torrealba, Matt Treanor get company: The Texas Rangers traded for C Mike Napoli Tuesday, Jan. 25, but general manager Jon Daniels said he envisions the team keeping...[+] Napoli, Yorvit Torrealba and Matt Treanor on the roster, reports Stephen Hawkins, of The Associated Press.

1/22KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor happy to have a home: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor will serve as the backup to C Yorvit Torrealba, but he is happy to have found a home in Arlington,...[+] reports Anthony Andro, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 'All my career I didn't want to be skipping from town to town, especially at the big-league level,' Treanor said. 'It's nice to be in the same spot.'

1/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Have one spot to fill: The Texas Rangers have one bench spot to fill for the upcoming season, and are likely looking for a right-handed hitter who can...[+] play some first base and/or the outfield, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. The current leading candidates for the last bench spot are OF Craig Gentry and 1B Chris Davis. The team's bench currently includes OF David Murphy, IF Andres Blanco and C Matt Treanor.

12/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor to serve as backup: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor will serve as the backup to C Yorvit Torrealba next season, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard...[+] Durrett.

12/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor likely returning: The Texas Rangers are expecting to re-sign C Matt Treanor for the 2011 season, according to ESPNDallas.com's Jeff Caplan. 'There's...[+] a pretty good chance Matt will be back,' general manager Jon Daniels said. 'He wants to be back and we want him back. I don't know that it will happen in the next day or so, but I'm pretty confident Matt will be back in a Rangers uniform.' Treanor would compete with C Taylor Teagarden for a backup role.

10/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor goes deep in Game 5: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor hit a home run and drove in two runs in Game 5 of the ALCS Wednesday, Oct. 20, according to The Associated...[+] Press.

10/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor to catch in Game 5: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor will get the start behind the plate in Game 5 of the ALCS and catch SP C.J. Wilson, according to...[+] ESPNDallas.com's Tim MacMahon.

10/15Baseball Musings: Leadoff Walk: CC Sabathia walks Elvis Andrus to start the bottom of the first in Texas. Update: CC stays wild as Michael Young gets the first...

10/14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor to start in Game 1: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor will catch in Game 1 of the Championship Series Friday, Oct. 15, according to ESPNDallas.com's Jeff...[+] Caplan. Manager Ron Washington has not decided who will play first base in Game 1, between 1Bs Jorge Cantu and Mitch Moreland. C Bengie Molina is expected to start Game 2 behind the plate.

10/7Baseball Musings: Hit Again: Matt Treanor stays perfect, getting hit by James Shields for the second time, both times leading off an inning. The last time...

News -- September 2010

9/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Taylor Teagarden starts Thursday: Texas Rangers C Taylor Teagarden made the start at catcher Thursday, Sept. 23, in order to try and stop the Oakland Athletics...[+] from stealing more bases, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. 'I'm just trying to use his ability and the way he plays against these guys,' manager Ron Washington said. 'It's nice to get him engaged. He plays well against these guys and those other guys (Bengie Molina and Matt Treanor) need a break, too.' It is only Teagarden's second start since being recalled from the minors Sept. 6.

8/20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Taylor Teagarden likely heading down: Texas Rangers C Taylor Teagarden will likely be sent back to the minors when C Matt Treanor (knee) is healthy, according to The...[+] Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson.

8/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor rehabs Wednesday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) went 0-for-2 and was hit by a pitch in a rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday,...[+] Aug. 18, according to The Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson.

8/18KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor to rehab Wednesday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) went 0-for-2 in a rehab game with Triple-A Oklahoma City Monday, Aug. 16, and is expected...[+] to play again Wednesday, Aug. 18, according to MLB.com's Chris Girandola.

8/17KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor begins rehab assignment: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) was sent out on his minor league rehab assignment Monday, Aug. 16, according to CBSSports.com....[+]

8/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor could begin rehab assignment Monday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) has been running the bases and is expected to go on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma...[+] City Monday, Aug. 16, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. Treanor will need to catch consecutive games in the minors before returning to the team.

8/10KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor making progress: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) ran the bases Tuesday, Aug. 10, and is resuming baseball activities, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Jeff Caplan. However, Treanor is not certain when he will return from the disabled list.

News -- July 2010

7/27KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor not using crutches: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) is not using crutches and is not wearing a brace on his injured knee, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Richard Durrett. However, Treanor is using a slip pad.

7/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor placed on DL : The Texas Rangers have placed C Matt Treanor (knee) on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained posterior cruciate ligament...[+] in his right knee, reports ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.

7/24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor to undergo MRI exam Saturday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) suffered a sprained right knee in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Los Angeles...[+] Angels of Anaheim Friday, July 23, according to The Associated Press. Treanor was running out a ground ball when he tripped over the foot of 1B Kevin Frandsen. He was replaced in the game by C Bengie Molina. Treanor will have an MRI exam Saturday, July 24.

7/1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor back Thursday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) was back in the lineup Thursday, July 1, after sitting out Wednesday, June 30, with a bruised...[+] right knee, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. However, Treanor's role is expected to be reduced with the addition of C Bengie Molina. Treanor will move to a backup role.

News -- June 2010

6/30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez starting Wednesday: Texas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Wednesday, June 30, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. The...[+] team wanted to make sure C Matt Treanor (knee) was OK after taking a foul ball off of his knee Tuesday, June 29. Manager Ron Washington said he expects Ramirez to start again Thursday, July 1.

6/16KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor's triple wins Tuesday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor, who was acting as a pinch hitter Tuesday, June 15, hit a two-run triple to give the Rangers a 3-2...[+] win over the Florida Marlins, according to The Associated Press.

6/4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez catching Friday: Texas Rangers C Max Ramirez is starting behind the plate Friday, June 4, and he will start again Saturday, June 5, to give C Matt...[+] Treanor two days off, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.

6/3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor has big night Wednesday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor homered and drove in a career-high four runs in a winning effort Wednesday, June 2, according to...[+] The Associated Press. He now has three homers this season.

News -- May 2010

5/26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor to stay in eighth spot: Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said C Matt Treanor will stay in the eighth spot in the lineup, according to MLB.com's T.R....[+] Sullivan. Treanor had two walks, a sacrifice bunt, an infield hit and a stolen base Tuesday, May 25.

5/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Julio Borbon, Matt Treanor out of lineup Friday: Texas Rangers OF Julio Borbon and C Matt Treanor are receiving a day of rest Friday, May 21, with OF David Murphy and C Max Ramirez...[+] replacing them, according to ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins. 1B Justin Smoak is returning to the lineup after taking the day off Thursday, May 20.

5/19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Julio Borbon expected to rest Thursday: Texas Rangers OF Julio Borbon is expected to receive the day off Thursday, May 20, with OF David Murphy replacing him, according...[+] to ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins. C Max Ramirez will replace C Matt Treanor Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22.

5/13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Jarrod Saltalamacchia not ready to return: Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia is still working on his throws in the minors and is not ready to return, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Richard Durrett. Manager Ron Washington is happy with the job Cs Matt Treanor and Max Ramirez are doing. Washington's priority at the catcher position remains defense.

5/11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor starting Tuesday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor is back behind the plate Tuesday, May 11, after receiving two days of rest, according to ESPNDallas.com's...[+] Richard Durrett.

News -- April 2010

4/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor now the starterTexas Rangers C Matt Treanor will now be serving as the team's starting catcher, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. ...[+]Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor will now be serving as the team's starting catcher, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.

4/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Max Ramirez recalled: The Texas Rangers recalled C Max Ramirez from Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday, April 28, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan....[+] Ramirez will serve as the backup catcher to C Matt Treanor.

4/28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor homers and doubles in Tuesday win: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor had a homer and a double for his first two extra-base hits of the season Tuesday, April 27, in a...[+] 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press.

4/23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Jarrod Saltalamacchia to catch nine innings Thursday: Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (back) is scheduled to catch nine innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City Friday, April 23,...[+] according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. Saltalamacchia has to show the team that he can catch nine innings in consecutive games before he is activated from the disabled list. He could return sometime next week if he stays healthy. It would seem that C Taylor Teagarden would go to Oklahoma City with C Matt Treanor staying as the backup.

4/21KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Rangers | Matt Treanor starting again Wednesday: Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor is back in the starting lineup Wednesday, April 21, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett....[+] Manager Ron Washington has not said that Treanor is the No. 1 catcher over C Taylor Teagarden with C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (back) on the disabled list. Washington said Teagarden will be starting Thursday, April 22.